Add More Space To Your Home With These 5 Home Additions
If your home is feeling a bit cramped these days you are not alone. Many homeowners find that a home addition is an excellent option for enhancing the living space of their current home and giving it a fresh look. This is especially true in times when housing markets have low inventory and the search […]
How to Avoid Surprise Costs in Home Construction and Remodels
Many people undertake a home construction project because there’s joy in building something that is highly personalized. Yet it’s not uncommon for homeowners to be surprised by the final construction costs. At Hamish Murray Construction Inc., we don’t think you need to have these surprises. We know how to navigate costs at each project stage, […]
Why Building a Home Office is the Perfect Addition to Your Home
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic made working from home the new normal, there was a notable trend toward remote work. Now, with almost half of the workforce in the United States working from home into the foreseeable future, many people are choosing to build home-office spaces on their property. Building a home-office addition creates a […]
Build a Personalized Home Gym Addition
If you’ve always dreamed of having a dedicated workout space in your home with all the gear and equipment you need, perhaps it’s time to consider building a home gym. The convenience a home gym offers is undeniable. Imagine being able to skip the parking, crowds, wait times, and having the freedom and flexibility to […]
SE Portland Home Remodel Highlight
Having lived in their SE Portland home for over 20 years, our client knew that they had outgrown their small bungalow and were ready for something on a grander scale. But when they looked at other houses in Portland, their heart just wasn’t there. No other neighborhood spoke to them like their Hosford-Abernathy neighborhood, especially […]
Why You Should Renovate Your Home During The Winter
Wondering when is a good time of year to remodel your home? Traditionally, summer is by far the most popular season for home renovations. The spring and summer seasons bring a feeling of renewal and optimism as people are outside and the warm weather allows you to open up all the windows and dust off […]
Soundproof a Room During Your Home Remodel
Do you have a noisy neighbor? A kid who’s learning to play the drums? A home office that requires quiet during important meetings? With more people than ever before working from home offices, a soundproof room (or several) can provide the quiet you need in your home. So, what are your options when it comes […]
10 Considerations for Remodeling a Basement in Portland, OR
Remodeling a finished or unfinished basement is a great investment. A newly renovated basement can boost your home’s resale value and increase its usable square footage. Depending on how you choose to design and use the space, a basement remodel can add bedrooms and/or bathrooms, a home office, or a unique space like a basement […]
4 Things to Know Before Adding a Sunroom Addition
Like the idea of sitting in a comfy patio chair indoors with a cup of coffee as the sunlight streams in? A sunroom can be the perfect indoor/outdoor space for relaxing, entertaining friends, and enjoying nature from the comfort of a covered, furnished room. A sunroom addition is a perfect way to add to your […]
5 Types of Home Additions to Add More Space
Has your family outgrown your current home? Are you looking for practical and effective ways to increase your square footage and property value? If you love your current neighborhood, community, and home, but are in need of more space or a new type of space to meet your family’s changing needs, a home addition may […]